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Sirach 2:17 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Those who fear the Lord will prepare their hearts, and will humble their souls in his sight. "

Sirach 2:17

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15 Those who fear the Lord will not disobey his words. Those who love him will keep his ways.

16 Those who fear the Lord will seek his good pleasure. Those who love him will be filled with the law.

17 Those who fear the Lord will prepare their hearts, and will humble their souls in his sight.

18 We will fall into the hands of the Lord, and not into the hands of men; for as his majesty is, so also is his mercy.

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Sirach 2:1

"My son, if you come to serve the Lord, prepare your soul for temptation."

Sirach 2:2

"Set your heart aright, constantly endure, and don’t make haste in time of calamity."

Sirach 2:3

"Cling to him, and don’t depart, that you may be increased at your latter end."

Sirach 2:4

"Accept whatever is brought upon you, and be patient when you suffer humiliation."

Sirach 2:5

"For gold is tried in the fire, and acceptable men in the furnace of humiliation."

Sirach 2:6

"Put your trust in him, and he will help you. Make your ways straight, and set your hope on him."

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